Dear Leaders,
Recently, our community suffered the loss of two great public servants. Officer Craig Chandler and Herring Run Recreation Center's Leonard "Coach Lenny" Braxton served our communities with great honor and dignity. While we all try to grapple with such great losses, I ask that we keep the families of Officer Chandler and Coach Lenny in our thoughts. In addition, I ask that we all keep the spirits of these two great men alive by simply living our lives doing as they did, serving our communities. As long as we continue the work they began, their memories will forever live.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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This month the Vanguard Knights Boys Basketball team began their City Championship defending quest. The Knights are off to a solid start with a 2-0 record following victories over New Era and Empowerment Academy. This Thursday the Knights have their home opener vs Montebello Elementary Middle at 4:30 p.m. Come out and support our youth!
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 This past weekend the latest Coffee with a Cop was hosted by Frankford Estates. Residents from all over the Northeast District gathered to discuss issues in their communities and solutions with police officers. The citizens were also able to get a update from Major Worley, Delegate McCray and Councilman Scott.
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Recently, Councilman Scott visited the Emerging Technologies Center to record a segment of NewsUp Weekly with the great folks from NewsUp. NewsUp is one of many great companies located at the Emerging Technologies Center and we are greatful to have them in the 2nd District. You can check out the NewsUp Podcast at this link
https://m.soundcloud.com/newsup/newsup-weekly-featuring-councilman-brandon-scott
Monday, January 26, 2015
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0397 Residential Permit Parking Program - Hampden North Area
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Hearing: Urban Affairs and Aging Committee
4:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0454 Urban Renewal - Inner Harbor Project I - Amendment
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Hearing: Urban Affairs and Aging Committee
4:10 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0449 Urban Renewal - Coldspring Neighborhood Development Program - Amendment
Monday, February 2, 2015
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0456 Rezoning - 2001, 2011, 2013, 2105, 2107, and 2201 West Cold Spring Lane.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:10 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0444 Zoning - Sign Regulations - "Sponsor-a-Road" Signs
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:20 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
13-0294 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1201 North Fulton Avenue
Reconvened from August 11, 2014
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:25 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
13-0302 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 3-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 1934 Wilkens Avenue
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:30 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0419 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 2-Family Dwelling Unit to a 4-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - 100 South Stricker Street
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:35 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0431 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 2-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - Variances - 2125 Orleans Street
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee
1:40 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
14-0435 Zoning - Conditional Use Conversion of a 1-Family Dwelling Unit to a 3-Family Dwelling Unit in the R-8 Zoning District - 2437 Madison Avenue
Teaching Artists Needed for Bright StARTS
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is seeking talented teaching artists to join the Bright StARTS arts education team. Ideal candidates are practicing artists in the disciplines of dance, music, theater, or visual arts who are committed to working with educators and young people. Bright StARTS brings high-quality arts enrichment to Baltimore City youth by working through established after-school, summer, and at-risk youth centers. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information or to apply, visit www.promotionandarts.org or contact Nicoletta de la Brown at 410-752-8632.
Baltimore Mural Program Artist Registry
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts seeks mural artists and artist teams for inclusion in the Baltimore Mural Program’s Artist Registry. The registry aids in the selection of qualified artists for program commissions and to distribute notifications regarding upcoming mural opportunities. Additionally, information is publicly available to groups seeking artists for hire. Qualifications should be submitted at www.promotionandarts.org (click Arts Council). For more information, contact Maggie Villegas at 410-752-8632 or mvillegas@promotionandarts.org.
Live Baltimore
City Living Starts Here is a $5,000 incentive to use toward buying a home anywhere in Baltimore City. To qualify for this incentive, you must attend a City Living Starts Here Tour. Live Baltimore hosts four City Living Starts Here Tours per year. There are ten incentives available through each tour, for a total of 40 annual incentives.
Budget Live!
Budget Live! is Baltimore City's newest place to interact with the City’s budget office and get involved in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget process. The page is designed to be interactive, giving you a chance gain a better understanding of the budget. Have a look at past and current budgets, try your hand at balancing the City’s finances, ask questions, and give us your two cents about how to spend the City's limited resources. To visit Budget Live! head tobbmr.baltimorecity.gov/budgetlive2016.aspx.
Façade Improvement Grant Money
If you own a small business in Baltimore, you may be eligible for funds to improve your façade. These programs aim to aesthetically improve the look of Baltimore's business districts while making revitalization efforts affordable for small business owners. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, exterior paint, new windows, siding, awnings, transoms, landscape improvements, and sidewalk repairs. For more information contact Baltimore Development Corporation at 410-837-9305 or mklipa@baltimoredevelopment.com.
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible 6 consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers completing equipment upgrades only, such as a furnace or HVAC unit that meet MCEC and ENERGY STAR standards. The program features 100% unsecured financing, loan amounts ranging from $1,500-$30,000, and up to a 10 year amortization. For more information go to:
Wednesday, January 28, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Public Comment Meeting: Proposed Street Vendor Program Rules and Regulations
Maryland War Memorial Building, 1st floor assembly room, 101 N. Gay Street
City Council Bill 14-0305 outlines the authority of the Baltimore City Department of General Service (DGS) to establish rules and regulations for Baltimore City's Street Vendor program. At this meeting, DGS will solicit and review feedback regarding the program, which includes management of street vendor licensing, application submission, and operational and design standards. The rules and regulations can be found on the Department of General Services website.
Thursday, January 29, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Australian Wine Night at National Aquarium
National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street
Enjoy the fruits of the land down under! Join National Aquarium for Australian Wine Night, an Australia Day celebration like none in Baltimore, and a special new event for the 21-plus crowd. Enjoy light fare and complimentary tastings of Australian wine, accompanied by interactive didgeridoo performances. Guests are also invited to explore Australia’s wild side with an insider’s tour of the Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, visitwww.aqua.org/afterdark.
Saturday, January 31, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
City Living Starts Here
City Neighbors High School, 5609 Sefton Avenue
Participants in Live Baltimore's City Living Starts Here tour will become eligible to apply for a $5,000 homebuying incentive through Baltimore Housing. The event will feature a city living fair and a narrated walking tour of the Hamilton Hills area. Exhibitors including real estate professionals and community organizations will be on-hand to answer your questions. Registration is $10. For more information, visit livebaltimore.com/events.
Friday, February 6, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
It’s More than History: The African American Legacy of the Georgia Plantation of Carroll Park
City Hall, Hyman Aaron Pressman Board Room (Board of Estimates), 100 N. Holliday Street
Join the Mayor’s Office and Baltimore National Heritage Area for It’s More than History!—a brown bag lecture series. Hear fascinating stories and more about Baltimore's history and personalities. Did you know that Carroll Park stands on the remnants of a plantation dating to the 1730s? This week, discuss the role of slavery at the Mount Clare site, and hear the untold stories of people living under enslavement, as revealed through Baltimore's archival and archaeological collections and shared by Teresa S. Moyer, Ph.D., an archaeologist for the National Park Service.
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